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    Marcus F.

    Always a crowd pleaser, if your crowd is four people or under of course. As of 7/19 the Skyfari is free again. Over the years they have been known to charge admission whenever revenue projections miss. Enjoy it while it lasts. Fun game - Count the number of hats in trees during your voyage.

    Raychel R.

    Great way to overlook the San Diego Zoo. The lines definitely get long but since the trams are constantly moving, the lines go pretty quickly. It's also a nice way to rest your feet for a bit and make your way to the other side of the Zoo. The take-off and landing can be quite bumpy...so hold tight!!!

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    Mark F.

    This is easily the best ride at the San Diego Zoo! It was a great way to start our visit. And best of all this ride is included with a basic admission ticket. Skyfari conveniently transports you and three other people (max 4 people per gondola) to the other end of the zoo, with bird's eye views of the zoo and the surrounding area. Several sections of Balboa Park and Downtown San Diego's skyline are on display. We even caught glimpses of the Coronado Bridge. My daughter pointed out that each gondola is beautifully painted with a different colorful bird. My girls loved the views and the cool breeze from this ride so much they begged me to take them two more times after our morning ride. I highly recommend Skyfari!

    Vincent C.

    This is a nice way to get to the other side of the park. Also some nice views but if you're afraid of heights then I would pass. If you're not a member you have to pay around 10 bucks or something.

    Pam A.

    The Skyfari is a great way to not only take in views of Balboa Park and airplanes landing, but also a fast way to get from the entrance to the Northern Frontier side. The lines go by pretty quick although for some reason Skyfari West lines are usually longer than the East one. I wish the zoo would update their signage because I still see people whipping out their passes to get on the ride when it's free. The only indication is a sign on the Token machine when you get near the front of the line. The ride goes pretty quick and it can get a little breezy up there.

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    Gee L.

    This was cool. Birdseye view of a few of the animals in the Zoo. Line was a pain. Go early to avoid this. Also reduces the walk back and forth twice thing we all do. Seems like you're in the Rainforest or something, best part, though is the city views and greenery. So much to see, plus the animals underneath.

    Balboa Park from the Skyfari
    Tracey K.

    I first saw this while at a museum in Balboa Park and wanted to figure out what it was so I could ride it. This itself was an incentive to visit the zoo, but was ultimately a let-down. It's a good way to get from one end of the zoo to the other and is definitely a life saver for your feet. Unlimited rides are now included in the ticket price so you can utilize it as much as you want. However, that's pretty much all it's good for. I thought you'd be able to see more of the zoo, but you really can't see much with all the trees. I saw Balboa Park more clearly than any part of the zoo. It's still a nice way to get away from it all and you get a good breeze. Just don't expect to see anything.

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    City Captain Transportation

    4.6(655 reviews)
    2.8 miMountain View

    If airport rides were an Olympic sport, Jonas would be bringing home the gold. He picked up my…read morefamily of four (plus what felt like enough luggage for a six-month expedition) from Poway and got us to the airport smoothly, professionally, and stress-free. The playlist? Absolute perfection -- somehow managing to please an entire car full of people, which honestly deserves its own award. A week later, he picked us back up from the airport and delivered us home to Poway like the vacation fairy godfather he is. Great conversation, incredibly professional, genuinely kind, and the kind of person who makes the ride feel like part of the vacation instead of just transportation. This company struck gold with Jonas. After riding with him, I wouldn't even consider using another service. Five stars isn't enough -- give this man a cape and a raise!

    We were in San Diego recently for a family vacation with our two young grandsons. We stayed…read moredowntown but we needed transportation from the airport and to SeaWorld and the zoo, including an child seat for a four year old. After researching several transportation companies, I chose City Captain and I could not have made a better choice. The vehicles were new, clean and very well maintained. Our drivers, Peter and Jonas, were fantastic: prompt, professional, personable, patient. We were well pleased with the service provided. I would highly recommend City Captain

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    Five Star Transportation Services

    Five Star Transportation Services

    4.8(210 reviews)
    2.2 miNormal Heights
    Family-owned & operated
    Established in 2011

    They where watching my fight and so sent a text to let you know where they where and also very fast…read moreand quick and friendly ! Will ride with them again.

    I have been meaning to leave a review for a while, but didn't have a chance until now. Sorry about…read morethat because they deserve to get recognized for what great service they provide. Initially, I used for a large group executive Mercedes transfer vehicle for several hours. Everything was very well thought out, punctual, and kind service. They are even willing to extend and give quotes for extensions if needed even though it was unexpected. I appreciate that. Vehicle was top notch, clean, and had waters. Driver always easily available when needed and ready to go and very good with communication. Then started to use for airport drop off. Very lux service. Picked up with a Escalade always very clean and shiny in and out, driver always dressed up in a suit and tie (nice touch), and they help you with all your luggage on and off. Waters waiting for you after a long trip. Recently, had come back and was at a layover and forgot to set up a pick up and called Mike. He was able to arrange a pick up within hours. I really appreciate it bc after traveling for 24 hrs all you want to worry about is to go to sleep and this was one less thing off my plate to think about. So, thank you 5 Star Transportation Services for all you do! And yes, I highly recommend them. You can't go wrong. I will continue working with them. I have them as my contact on my phone now!

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    2021 Sprinter Tarmac pick up

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    San Diego Transit Corporation - With the many bus stations in the old town Transit, you will find the platforms marked by a letter

    San Diego Transit Corporation

    2.9(10 reviews)
    2.0 miEast Village

    With the many fare systems that I have seen from the coin drop box to the early days of the paper…read moretransfers that you would get on the bus.. With the many transit systems there have been many that have some of the greatest working systems that you can pay one price for multiple bus rides for city travel is expensive by driving by busses you can get to many areas under an hour . SanDiego Transit gas developed a good rare system of the Pronto Card system gives you the lowest transit fares for the passes can be loaded on the computer and load card SDM Cards on the phone using your bank card.. Traveling many times on the bus routes for the busses you can tap the card when you get on boarx or use your smart phone.. When you travel on the trolley you need to tap at the stations when you board and when you transfer to another trolley . For the Pronto Fare system the sprinter does accept the probto carx with the coaster fares it's the double the fare for its NCTD they have a different fares . With the great customer service you can call in the morning or you can go to the transit store for those that live Downtown. As a Yelp Elite Reviewer the Probto Fare Ststem is one that you can purchase the cards at the machines you can load a machines. The great thing you can save money for the times you use the card you can add money to travel for the many trips. As a disabled person the pronto card has saved me a lot of money as a person that is epileptic I have to use the busses and the trolleys.

    The app is great, i suggest downloading it and then purchasing fare via app. If you do it in…read moreperson, it is $5 for card. Compared to other cities i found the trolleys clean. 4 stars because it can be confusing trying to find the place to scan the app to confirm purchasing ticket. The trolley runs to both malls UTC and Fashion valley

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    San Diego Transit Corporation - The many places that service the many places and the greatest transportation even when you are shopping.

    The many places that service the many places and the greatest transportation even when you are shopping.

    San Diego Transit Corporation - Yes today was the free day and the greatest day to leave the car at home and the coaster and or the bus or the trolley.

    Yes today was the free day and the greatest day to leave the car at home and the coaster and or the bus or the trolley.

    San Diego Transit Corporation - At the station some of the stops are very small and there are some that don't provide cover to sit down at.

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    At the station some of the stops are very small and there are some that don't provide cover to sit down at.

    Greyhound Bus Lines

    Greyhound Bus Lines

    1.7(64 reviews)
    2.1 miEast Village

    I had the absolute worst experience riding with greyhound, and I will never again ride a bus thanks…read moreto them. First, I purchased my ticket as a straight bus from San Diego to San Jose, Ca., we stopped 4 different times, and on our third stop there was a 2hr delay, in Los Angeles. Second, they(Greyhound) did not tell us why we had stopped in Los Angeles for 2 hours, the reason changed three different times. The employees told us: 1. The bus needed to be cleaned, which was not(as soon as we got back on the bus there were literally paper towels on the floor in the first 3 rows and the whole bus still smelled like urine) 2. They were waiting for a new driver coming from Tijuana(like what does that even mean?) 3. They need to switch buses due to servicing. Third, the employee personnel collectively were the utmost rudest people I've ever had to deal with. Whoever was working on December 19 on this ticket confirmation deserves to be fired; BESIDES the drivers. The drivers were fine and the rides were the only thing decent about this trip. The employees that were in charge of overseeing the 2hr delay in Los Angeles were so rude that I will NEVER RIDE greyhound again!!!! I was yelled at to go to the back of the line, when I should get priority on the returning bus because I wasn't supposed to stop in LA to begin with. I was told by the same rude employee that "Greyhound will cancel my ticket and I would have to walk to San Jose if I don't go to the back of the line". Third, my ticket didn't work the second time they tried scanning it to get on the same bus that was delayed for 2hrs. It was the EXACT SAME BUS and my ticket did not work! Luckily the bus driver was nice enough to let me get on the bus, bless his soul. Forth, assigned seating goes out the window, I had 9D, window seat. I was not allowed to claim my assigned seat both times! Absolutely ridiculous, why have assigned seating in the first place! Makes me wonder, if I had paid for an extra seat next to me to avoid a seating partner if that would've happened... SCAM!!! Lastly, my bus ride was delayed 3 whole hours and I was late to work! My bus was scheduled to arrive in San Jose, Ca at 5:55am on Dec 20th, it did not arrive until 9am. Absolutely ridiculous! I WILL NEVER RIDE GREYHOUND AGAIN.

    I gave them one stare because they were just fine ot the initial trip: on time, friendly, etc…read more The return was from Bellingham, Wa to Sea-Tac airport. The time worked out so I could get to my plane with a little time to spare. BUT, the trip was cancelled with very little notice. To make my flight I had to get to Bellingham airpirt and pay for a same day ticket. It was $399.00. OUCH! Greyhound reimbursed the $21.98 and promised a free future trip. What an insult. I contacted their customer service and was informed any cost I incurred was not their responsibility. They know their failure to fullfill the contracted ticket was their fault. I'm still fuming.

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    Metropolitan Transit Center

    Metropolitan Transit Center

    3.3(25 reviews)
    2.1 miEast Village

    ONE OF THE BEST METRO SYSTEMS! I've been to several metropolitan areas in my life and SD's Transit…read moreCenter is extremely organized and easy to understand. The pronto machines can be a little wonky when trying to purchase a pass, however, there's always a staff member ready to help at the transit center. The staff take their jobs seriously both during small and large events. Serving as the main hub, there's a lot of people walking around here. Somehow the staff consistently keep up with the needs of the passengers.

    So I will admit I am not a fan of this Stop. It is very centralized around a lot of places which is…read morenice. But there is such an influx of homeless hanging out and camping out down here still. It's come along way. But still smells pretty funky along the trolley station here. Security isn't very active here which I feel like the transit security should be. Instead, I saw 7 or 8 of them in a corner talking and standing around. I personally don't feel safe at this stop. There tends to always be sketchy individuals lurking here. I feel like I need to constantly scan my surroundings when I wait for the trolley here. There is a market that's open right here which is good can grab a drink or snack, etc. The trolley runs pretty frequent. It is centered for the blue, the orange line and the Greenline. But with that being said I really do try to avoid this stop if I can for those reasons.

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    Metropolitan Transit Center - Pronto cards are the best you can use with the balance and still get transferer to others.

    Pronto cards are the best you can use with the balance and still get transferer to others.

    Metropolitan Transit Center - With the many machines at the malls and the stadiums is make sure your card is loaded and tapped.

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    With the many machines at the malls and the stadiums is make sure your card is loaded and tapped.

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